Lumos FastUMI Go vs Root
Side-by-side comparison of Lumos FastUMI Go (Lumos Robotics) and Root (iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Lumos FastUMI GoChina
- RootUnited States
Year First Available
- Lumos FastUMI Go—
- Root2018
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Lumos FastUMI GoContact for quote
- Root$199 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Lumos FastUMI Go2 hrs
- Root—
Availability Status
- Lumos FastUMI GoACTIVE
- RootACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Lumos FastUMI Go—
- Root0.1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Lumos FastUMI Go—
- Rootsemi-autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2018 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $199 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Lumos FastUMI Go | Root |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $199 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $249,801 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +125528% |
Lumos FastUMI Go has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Lumos FastUMI Go and Root?
Lumos FastUMI Go is made by Lumos Robotics, based in CN. Root is made by iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary), based in US.
Are Lumos FastUMI Go and Root in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Lumos FastUMI Go and Root?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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Lumos FastUMI Go vs Root compares two robots in the education category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.